Open Lectures & TalksAnnual Lecture: 'Usually held on the third Friday in February. An eminent speaker is invited to talk on a topic relevant to Early Dance. The aim is to promote Early Dance to a wider audience and to demonstrate that it is a serious field of study. The lecture is followed by an opportunity for informal talk ... This lecture, given in London, is open to all - and free.'

'Earthwatch events offer the opportunity to learn from scientists on the frontline of environmental action, about the issues that matter to the future of the planet, and how you can play a role in tackling them ... Our lectures, debates and open days are free, informative and good fun. You'll meet people who care about the environment and leave inspired.'

Open Lectures & TalksFuture Events: 'Membership is free and everyone is welcome, including visitors to the village and guests staying at the Helyar Arms. Our meetings regularly attract 20 - 30 poetry lovers ... Events are held in the Skittles Alley or Apple Loft Restaurant of the Helyar Arms'.

Open Lectures & Talks'East Devon Beekeepers are a friendly group who share a common interest in beekeeping. Our aim is to provide education and support to both experienced and new beekeepers as well as people who may be interested in bees but do not have the time or space to keep bees themselves.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Throughout the year the Trust organises Heritage Events such as walks, talks and visits.' Also there is an Annual Lecture in memory of the former Director of the Trust, Alan Wilson.

Open Lectures & Talks'We are a friendly,mixed bunch of beekeepers and cover the areas of East Grinstead and its many surrounding villages including, Ardingly, Colemans Hatch, Newchapel, Chelwood Gate, Forest Row, Ashurstwood, Newick, Felbridge, Dormansland, Lingfield and Hartfield to name just a few.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to June each year. The doors open at 10 am and lectures start promptly at 11 am finishing at approximately 12 noon ... The venue has licensed catering facilities and morning tea & coffee is available before the lectures. Lunch after the lectures can be ordered in advance ... NADFAS East Grinstead has over 400 members. Depending on the waiting list, you may join at any time during the year ...'

Open Lectures & Talks'Lectures are held ... on the last Thursday of each month, though there are no lectures in July, August or December. Lecutres start at 10.30 am, preceded by coffee from 10 am, and guests are welcome. Also displayed on lecture days is our substantial library of books about the Arts available for loan to members.'

Open Lectures & Talks'At most meetings we normally invite an outside speaker to give a talk and this is always followed by energetic discussion. We have a break in the middle for refreshments. We also regularly hold meetings where members share their own reflections and interests ... Our regular monthly meeting is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Our main function is to organise meetings in the locality of the East Midlands that provide informative talks on diverse subjects relevant to materials and which contribute to continuing professional development for IOM3 members. Aside from this the talks are of general interest and non members are welcome to attend.'

Open Lectures & TalksMeetings 'are held on the third Sunday of each month from September to July at 2.30 pm. Guest speakers are invited to visit and give illustrated talks on all aspects of orchid growing. Often the speakers are specialist amateur growers who pass on some of their expertise. Sometimes the speakers are from nurseries and they bring plants for sale. At other times, the speakers may be concerned with orchids in the wild. One of the highlights of the year is the plant auction held at the December meeting when members can dispose of surplus plants, and of course buy new plants to replace them'.

Open Lectures & Talks'Our Programme of Lectures is varied and wide-ranging. We meet every month ... at 10.55 am ... Due to restriction on numbers that can be accommodated at our meeting venue, the Society currently operates a waiting list. Therefore please be patient, as offering you full membership may take a little while.'

Open Lectures & Talks'We meet on the first Thursday of each Month (excluding August) ... at 8.00 – 10.00 pm. The meeting takes the form of a Main speaker, break for coffee then short talks by members and a sky diary.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Members meet on the last Wednesday evening of the month ... We arrive from 7.00 pm giving an opportunity to meet fellow members, check notices and to note planned visits and tours. A bar is available. The meeting starts at 7.45 pm. Meetings are not held in December, July and August.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The society started in 1982 when a group of women wanted to continue to meet and share their interest in embroidery after forming a friendship during their City and Guilds embroidery course. They also wanted to introduce others to the many delights of embroidery. The society has developed its interests since that time, and now encompasses all forms of textile art, both modern and traditional. To keep abreast of new techniques we invite well known and progressive artists to speak to the group each month.'

Open Lectures & TalksMeetings 'are held every month from September/October to July. We usually have a visiting speaker, but we also have talks by our members, slide shows and demonstrations. Part of the evening is set aside for refreshments and informal discussions'.

Open Lectures & TalksThe Festival will 'be taking a sabbatical for 2016 whilst the future is considered. Expressions of interest are invited from anyone who may feel able to contribute either by way of future funding or sponsorship or preparedness to offer future help with fund raising and artistic direction'.

Open Lectures & Talks'The club meets at 7.30 pm every Wednesday night ... With an active membership and a wide age range of members, the camera club caters for both beginners and more experienced photographers. In common with other clubs most members now shoot digitally, but not exclusively.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Ebbw Vale Works Museum extends a warm welcome to all visitors. Our large and varied collection tells the story of the coal, iron and steelmaking community at Ebbw Vale and the surrounding area from 1790 to the works closure in 2002 and its subsequent demolition ... The Museum in conjunction with the Ebbw Vale Metallurgical and Historical Society organises a series of lectures on materials, minerals, metallurgy, technical and historical themes during the period October to March each year.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Eccles Centre for American Studies regularly organises and supports conferences, seminars, lectures and other events on North American and transatlantic themes, often in partnership with other institutions and organisations. The Eccles Centre has hosted an annual lecture since 1993. In 1995, this lecture was named in honour of Douglas W. Bryant who served as Trustee and Executive Director of the American Trust for the British Library between 1979 and 1990 and as its President between 1990 and 1994.'

Open Lectures & TalksEvents: 'This page lists events organised both by the Ecclesiological Society and other Societies. In one way or another all events are related to churches, their furnishings and use. For events of other Societies, details have been extracted from their published programmes, and enquiries should be addressed to the organisation in question, not to us.'

Open Lectures & Talks'We have meetings most months of the year (see Programme), together with day and evening visits to gardens large and small. Every summer, many of our members and friends take part in our long weekend mini-holiday, visiting gardens in other parts of the country.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Society organises a lecture programme, including tea or coffee, from October until May: attending these lectures is possibly the best way of finding out more about the Society, and meeting with like-minded people.'

Open Lectures & TalksUsually monthly meetings, Thursday evenings: 'Guests and visitors are welcome to meetings and to the annual dinner, and (depending on places available) to the May outing.' Note the Annual John Murray Archive Lecture, held jointly with the National Library of Scotland.

Open Lectures & Talks'We run lots of events ranging from book signings to book group meetings and from literary speed-dating to book swaps ... Some events are free and for others there is a small charge.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Lectures are held on a Tuesday ... Afternoon lectures start at 14.30 and evening lectures at 19.00 ... Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society is the largest of NADFAS’ more than 300 affiliated societies, with 850 members in its two sessions, afternoon and evening. The capacity of the lecture theatre at the Queen Mother Conference Centre at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh sets the limit on our membership – it has been full! We have waiting lists for both sessions, and, if you wish to apply to join EDFAS, you will have to join the waiting list. Those transferring from active membership in another NADFAS affiliated society will normally receive preference in moving from the waiting list. While on the waiting list for EDFAS membership, you may still attend up to two lectures a year as a guest, and engage in our Church Recording and Heritage Volunteering activities ...'

Open Lectures & Talks'Our varied programme of illustrated lectures runs from October to Easter. Speakers and topics are carefully chosen to provide interest for both the amateur and professional geologist. These meetings also provide an informal opportunity to chat to other members, and to gain advice from local experts on visiting geological localities. Each year, a celebrity lecture is given by a geologist of international repute, who is invited jointly by the Society and the Geological Society of Glasgow. At the annual Fellows' Night, members can give accounts of their own geological interests, specimens or travels. Lectures are usually on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm ... These meetings are open to the public, there is no charge, and visitors are most welcome.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Founded in 1888 with the purpose of bringing British culture to the Jewish immigrant population of Edinburgh. In the 117 years since then it has broadened its aims and become a discussion forum for a wide variety of topics covering every area of culture and history with a Jewish connection.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Edinburgh Lectures were launched in 1992 as part of a programme of events celebrating the UK’s Presidency of the European Union which culminated in the European Summit held in Edinburgh in December that year.'

Open Lectures & Talks'We love printmaking and know you will too, you don’t have to be an artist to get involved, so join us, there’s lots for visitors in our programme, you can come and see our latest exhibition or take a course in printmaking, you can come to an art lecture or artist talk or simply visit our gallery shop for an unparalleled choice of original fine art prints and artist multiples.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Annual Dinner of the Club is held in March each year at which the President delivers a toast to the memory of Sir Walter. Among other meetings there is a Joint Lecture with the University of Edinburgh English Dept. From time to time members also enjoy the privilege of a visit to Abbotsford ... Membership shall be open to any individual or organisation.'

'The Education and Employers Taskforce and the Centre for Education and Industry at the University of Warwick have launched a research seminar programme in London ... All seminars are free. Lunch is provided. To register for a place please email ... '

Open Lectures & Talks'Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from October to the following April ... commencing at 7.30 pm prompt ... Why not come and visit us at one of our meetings? Tha'll find a gradely welcome theer. Then if you'd like to join us afterwards, we'll be more than happy to welcome you as a member.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Started in 2001 to provide local residents with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the arts. Currently we have about 275 members from Egerton and surrounding villages and a short waiting list ... We meet on the second Wednesday of the month from September through until June.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Friends of the Egypt Centre support the Centre and organise a series of lectures held at 7 pm in Fulton House 2 (unless otherwise indicated). These are free to members and £3.00 to non members.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Society aims to offer at least six lectures a year between October and June. The emphasis is on ancient Egypt, but there may also be talks on more modern topics, as well as people associated with the country and its exploration ... Entry for members is free, £2.00 for non-members; "wine and nibbles" afterwards are available for a nominal fee of £1.00.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Our annual lecture programme aims to provide members with access to the latest developments in the field of Egyptology and our events include group visits, members’ nights and hieroglyph workshops etc.'